[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2006, Book II)]
[July 10, 2006]
[Page 1360]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Statement on a Report of the Commission for Assistance to a Free Cuba
July 10, 2006

    Today I approved the second report of the Commission for Assistance 
to a Free Cuba. I also approved a Compact with the People of Cuba, which 
outlines how the United States will support the Cuban people as they 
transition from the repressive control of the Castro regime to freedom and a genuine democracy. The report 
demonstrates that we are actively working for change in Cuba, not simply 
waiting for change. I call on all our democratic friends and allies 
around the world to join us in supporting freedom for the Cuban people. 
I applaud the work of the Commission, cochaired by Secretary Rice and Secretary Gutierrez.

Note: The statement referred to President Fidel Castro Ruz of Cuba. The 
Office of the Press Secretary also released a Spanish language 
transcript of this statement.